EXPECTED CONDUCT OF JUDGES
We expect a high standard of conduct from our judges, both inside and outside the courtroom. If a judge’s conduct does not meet our expected high standards and is not suitable to be a member of the judiciary, the Canadian Judicial Council has a process for receiving complaints from the public, reviewing the alleged inappropriate conduct and, if necessary, for taking specific measures about a judge.
We expect judges to maintain a high standard of conduct, both inside and outside the courtroom. When someone believes that a judge’s behaviour (not their decision) is of concern, or that a judge is not fit to sit on the Bench, a complaint can be made to the Canadian Judicial Council. In very serious cases, Parliament can remove a judge from office.
In this section, you can learn about the standards of conduct for judges, and how to make a complaint if you believe that a judge has failed to uphold these standards. You can also find out about Inquiry Committees convened by the Council. Please use the menu links on the left.
The following are also useful links regarding judicial conduct and ethics.
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